Make a list of everything you want to prep for the week. Use your weekly menu if you have one or decide on basic staples that can be used in a variety of meals (like meat, beans, grains etc). Try dividing your list into sections like oven, stove, no-cook etc so you have a clear picture of what needs to be done in each area of the kitchen.

The best way to ensure you get the most out of your allotted food prep time is to make sure you’re doing multiple things at once. You could, theoretically, have something in the crockpot, something in the oven, a couple things on the stove and be chopping vegetables on the counter all at once. This is where your list comes in handy! Think long term and start crockpot and oven items first. Since baking typically takes the longest, I always make sure I have something on-deck, ready to go into the oven when the previous thing comes out. I always try to make at lease the next 3 days meals

Most leftovers are only safe in the fridge for 3-4 days, so don’t prep more food than you and your family can finish by Thursday if you’re doing your prep on Sundays. Remember that if you reach Tuesday or Wednesday and realize you have too much food you can always freeze a few things. Freezing things is key if you make too much!

If you’re making something like soup, burgers or casserole, consider doubling the recipe and putting half in the freezer for later. It won’t be much extra work for you and it’s an easy way to make sure you have food on hand for busy weeks when you don’t have time to food prep. Its not easy but if you take the time to plan ahead you never have time to fail! Think about it!

Thursday, October 22, 2015

If You love 21 Day Fix’s Autumn Calabrese and Body Beast’s Sagi Kalev Their new programHammer and Chisel is going to be your new favorite.

Hammer and Chisel Beachbody Workout will be one of Beachbody’s Top selling programs. I love the concept of body building but want a more holistic approach then this program is perfect for you. I love how I felt after. Sore and even though the workout kicked my booty I loved it. If you're not a sweaty mess after your workout then your not doing it right!

Today I was able to try some of the sneak peeks of the programs. The sneak peek of The Master’s Chisel workout places an equal emphasis on strength, but also focuses on crafting lean, mean muscles. Autumn guides you through a sweat-inducing, full-body resistance workout with the Total Body Chisel, to help you achieve stunning muscle definition and overall power. Lets just say my legs were sore for 4 days after this sneak peek.

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1. You don’t train hard enough.

How to fix: One way to be sure you’re training hard is to keep track of the weights you are lifting or each exercise in a set. Over time that number should go UP. That means you’re getting stronger.

2. You train too long.

“More is not always better,” Sagi cautions.

“Train hard for a short time and get to the point.”

How to fix: Follow a plan written by a professional. Beachbody programs like Body Beast and the21 Day Fix Extreme are designed by professionals to get results. You have a calendar that shows you exactly what workout to do, and when to do it. Don’t add multiple workouts to your schedule.

The same principle applies if you use a program written by your personal trainer at the gym. He or she is a pro – stick to their plan.

3. You eat too much.

Go to any body building website and you’ll see dudes talking about throwing back incredible amounts of food. Yes, your body needs food, calories, nutrition to build muscle mass, but you don’t feast like it’s Thanksgiving at every meal.

How to fix: If you’re doing a program like Body Beast or the 21 Day Fix, the guidebook will help you calculate the number of calories you need to reach your goals. When Hammer & Chisel is released in December, use that nutrition guide to determine how much to eat.

4. You don’t get enough rest.

Guilty! This is a biggie. “75% of Americans are not getting enough sleep,” Sagi offers. “Rest and repair requires 7 to 9 hours of sleep to put muscle on.”

How to fix: When you’re scheduling your workouts on the calendar, make sure to schedule a full night’s rest. Give up TV, Facebook, or the late night news if you must.

5. You don’t do combination exercises.

It is much more efficient to do exercises that work more than one joint. A biceps curl works, well, the biceps. Do a biceps curl while standing and balancing on one leg, and you’ll strengthen your core, improve your balance, and work the biceps – all at the same time.

How to fix: Just like #2 above, follow a plan written by a fitness professional. All of the Beachbody strength-training programs that I’ve seen (21 Day Fix, Chalean Extreme, Body Beast, P90, etc.) use combination exercises so you get the most bang for your weight-lifting buck.)

6. You aren’t motivated.

‘Nuff said. If you don’t want it badly enough, you won’t stick to your program and eating plan.

How to fix: In the fitness challenge groups I host every month, I always have my challengers share their big WHY. This is the real reason they are choosing to focus on fitness right now. Sometimes it’s to look good in a bikini, sometimes it’s to lean out for a special event, maybe it’s so they can keep up with their kids.

Whatever your personal reason, be sure it will motivate you when the going gets tough.

Adopt a winning mindset,” says Sagi. He also recommends getting the support of your family, friends, trainer, etc. This can branch all the way out to sharing your progress on social media if you’re brave enough. (I’m not.)

7. You don’t set time-specific goals.

How to fix: Set a very specific, realistic goal, to be accomplished by a certain date. Write it down or you will “forget.” I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve accidentally “forgotten” my goals.

Here are some examples of time-specific goals:

I will drop 5% body fat by December 31st.

I will do a pull-up by Thanksgiving.

I will follow my Body Beast program as written, exercising 6 days per week.

Be sure to track your progress along the way with photos, weight and measurements.

And review those goals often to help with #6 by staying motivated!

8. Commit to a specific goal (see #7) and share those goals with others.

How to fix: I believe accountability is a secret weapon for success. That’s why I run online fitness challenge groups each month. It’s easier to focus on workouts and healthy eating knowing that others are watching you. Not only watching you, but supporting and encouraging you.

9. You don’t eat according to your goals.

This is similar to #3 (eating too much) above. When you are focusing on building muscle, your protein intake is very important. You can eat the right amount of calories, but if you’re not getting enough protein your muscles can’t grow optimally.

In a perfect world your body would convert excess fat to muscle, but it doesn’t work that way. Sorry.

How to fix: Follow a nutrition plan written by a professional, such as Body Beast or the 21 Day Fix Extreme. Those nutrition plans will help you calculate the amount of food you need and the correct macros (protein, fat, carbs).

10. You skip workouts.

Sagi tells it to you straight: “Get rid of the excuses–I don’t have time to train or eat.”

How to fix: I don’t have any problem finding time to eat, but I can identify with FEELING as though there are not enough hours in the day to train. You’ve heard this repeated over and over, but we all have the same 24 hours.

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My name is Trish and I'm 28. I'm a photographer and now fitness coach. I was born and raised in Florida. I'm blessed with a beautiful Daughter name Kylie she is 7. I started Beachbody because I have always suffered with massive crazy intense migraines and as my Daughter gets older it's so hard to deal with headaches and be a mom. I've suffered migraines Since I was in 5th grade. I've been prescribed so many different medications and they either made me awfully sick to my stomach or didn't work So I never took them. Some days I would have a migraine for over 4 days straight. After I started drinking Shakeology the first few weeks I noticed I wasn't getting migraines anymore just slight headaches after the six week mark I wasn't even getting the slight headaches and I really could not believe it. Shakeology is like medicine to me if I miss one I can feel the difference! I also struggle with keeping a healthy weight I've always been underweight and could never keep it on With Shakeology I have actually gained and feel amazing inside and out. I'm so happy to be apart of something so healthy and i'm committed to helping others achieve their goals.